Delhi Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Which edition of Ayurveda Day was observed on 29 October 2024, coinciding with Dhanvantari Jayanti?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
PIB (Ayush), 29 Oct 2024: the PM launched projects on the occasion of Dhanvantari Jayanti and the 9th Ayurveda Day.
On 29 October 2024, PM Modi launched health-sector projects worth about ₹12,850 crore at which venue?
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Correct answer: A — All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi
PIB (PMO), 29 Oct 2024: projects worth around Rs 12,850 crore were launched at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi.
On 29 October 2024, the PM said elderly people above 70 years would get free hospital treatment through which card?
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Correct answer: D — Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card
PIB (PMO), 29 Oct 2024: every elderly person above 70 years of age will get free treatment in hospital by an Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card.
Consider the following about the Ayush projects of 29 October 2024: 1. Foundation stones were laid for Central Research Institutes in Yoga and Naturopathy at Khorda (Odisha) and Raipur (Chhattisgarh). 2. Phase II of AIIA includes a 500-bed Panchakarma hospital. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Ayush), 29 Oct 2024: CRIYN foundation stones at Khorda and Raipur; AIIA Phase II includes a 150-bed (not 500-bed) Panchakarma hospital; the 500 figure refers to the seats of its auditorium.
What was the total of the dividend cheques handed to the Defence Minister by seven DPSUs on 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ₹1,620 crore
PIB (MoD), 29 Oct 2024: seven DPSUs handed over dividend cheques amounting to Rs. 1,620 crore.
At the DPSU review on 29 October 2024, HAL was congratulated on becoming India's Maharatna PSU number:
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Correct answer: C — 14th
PIB (MoD), 29 Oct 2024: HAL got Maharatna status, becoming the 14th Maharatna PSU of India and the first among the DPSUs.
Where did the PM inaugurate the country's biggest Jan Aushadhi Kendra on 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — AIIMS, New Delhi
PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: the PM inaugurated the biggest Jan Aushadhi Kendra of the country at AIIMS, New Delhi.
The Centre of Excellence at NIPER Guwahati, whose foundation stone was laid on 29 October 2024, focuses on:
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Correct answer: A — Phytopharmaceuticals
PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: NIPER Ahmedabad — medical devices; Hyderabad — bulk drugs; Guwahati — phytopharmaceuticals; Mohali — anti-bacterial and anti-viral drug discovery.
Consider the following about the PLI-scheme units inaugurated by the PM on 29 October 2024: 1. One unit is at Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. 2. One unit is at Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Pharmaceuticals), 29 Oct 2024: the five PLI projects are at Vapi (Gujarat), Hyderabad (Telangana), Bengaluru (Karnataka), Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) and Nalagarh (Himachal Pradesh).
The Indian Navy's challenge in ADITI 3.0, unveiled on 29 October 2024, is to design a:
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Correct answer: C — High-Power Microwave Weapon System
PIB (MoD), 29 Oct 2024: ADITI 3.0 features a challenge from the Indian Navy to design a High-Power Microwave Weapon System.
Where was the NIIO seminar 'Swavlamban' held on 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
PIB (MoD), 29 Oct 2024: ADITI 3.0 and DISC 13 were unveiled during the NIIO seminar 'Swavlamban' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
'Sagarmala Parikrama', flagged off at Swavlamban 2024, is an autonomous passage of about 1,500 km between:
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Correct answer: B — Mumbai and Tuticorin
PIB (MoD), 29 Oct 2024: the flag-off of 'Sagarmala Parikrama' to conduct an autonomous passage of about 1,500 km from Mumbai to Tuticorin.
How many sandstone replicas of the Konark wheels were installed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan, as announced on 29 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Four
PIB (President's Secretariat), 29 Oct 2024: four replicas of the Konark wheels, made of sandstone, have been installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan.
Which formation day of the National Disaster Management Authority was marked on 28 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 20th
PIB (MHA), 29 Oct 2024: the Home Secretary addressed the 20th Formation day function of NDMA in New Delhi on Monday (28 Oct).
The Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme, launched on NDMA's 20th Formation Day, aims to create 2,37,326 young volunteers in how many districts?
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Correct answer: A — 315
PIB (MHA), 29 Oct 2024: the scheme will create 2,37,326 young volunteers in 315 districts of 28 states.
Consider the following about NDMA's 20th Formation Day: 1. The Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme was launched by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan. 2. Its theme was 'Empowering Communities for Disaster Risk Reduction through Awareness for Behavioral Change'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MHA), 29 Oct 2024: the Home Secretary launched the scheme; the theme of the event was 'Empowering Communities for Disaster Risk Reduction through Awareness for Behavioral Change'.
The FCI Grievance Redressal System (FCI GRS) mobile app launched on 28 October 2024 is meant for:
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Correct answer: B — Rice millers
PIB (Food & PD), 28 Oct 2024: Pralhad Joshi launched the FCI GRS mobile application for rice millers.
In which colour were Rashtrapati Bhawan and other Delhi landmarks illuminated under the 'Act4Dyslexia' campaign in October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Red
PIB (Social Justice), 28 Oct 2024: landmarks were illuminated in red, the colour for dyslexia awareness.
Who flagged off the 'Walk4Dyslexia' on 28 October 2024 along with the UN Resident Coordinator in India?
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Correct answer: D — DEPwD Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal
PIB (Social Justice), 28 Oct 2024: the walk was flagged off by Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, DEPwD, alongside UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp.
On 27 October 2024, President Droupadi Murmu paid tributes at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the birth anniversary of which former President?
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Correct answer: C — K.R. Narayanan
PIB (President's Secretariat), 27 Oct 2024: the President paid floral tributes to Shri K.R. Narayanan, former President of India, on his birth anniversary.
The Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2024, delivered by ISRO Chairman S. Somanath on 26 October 2024, was hosted by:
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Correct answer: B — Akashvani
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: Somanath delivered the lecture at the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2024, hosted by Akashvani at Rang Bhawan in New Delhi.
Since which year has Akashvani been organising the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture series, as noted in the President's message on 26 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 1955
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: the President noted Akashvani's dedication to the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture series since 1955.
Which Livestock Census was launched in New Delhi on 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 21st
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh launched the 21st Livestock Census in New Delhi today.
The 21st Livestock Census (launched 25 October 2024) is to cover about how many households?
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Correct answer: B — Over 30 crore
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: 21st Livestock Census to cover over 30 crore households; capture data on gender roles in livestock sector.
What was the motto of the 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations held in New Delhi on 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability
PIB joint statement, 25 Oct 2024: under the motto 'Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability', the 7th IGC placed emphasis on technology, talent, mobility and climate action.
The India-Germany joint statement of 25 October 2024 noted that 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of which agreement?
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Correct answer: D — Inter-Governmental Agreement on Cooperation in Scientific Research and Technological Development
PIB joint statement, 25 Oct 2024: the year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Inter-Governmental Agreement on Cooperation in Scientific Research and Technological Development.
Consider the following about the 7th India-Germany IGC (25 October 2024): 1. The list of outcomes included a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in Criminal Matters. 2. It was Olaf Scholz's first visit to India as Chancellor. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the list of outcomes includes a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) in Criminal Matters (1 is correct). The joint statement says it was Scholz's third visit to India as Chancellor (2 is wrong).
Where was the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024, which concluded on 25 October 2024, held?
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Correct answer: A — Manekshaw Centre, Delhi
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the Chanakya Defence Dialogue culminated on 25th October at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi.
The Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2024 was which edition of the Indian Army's flagship international seminar?
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Correct answer: C — Second
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the second edition of the Indian Army's flagship international seminar, the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, culminated on 25th October.
The animal health security project launched in New Delhi on 25 October 2024 is funded by:
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Correct answer: C — G20 Pandemic Fund
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the Pandemic Fund Project is a $25 Million initiative funded by the G20 Pandemic Fund.
What is the size of the Pandemic Fund project on 'Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response' launched on 25 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — $25 million
PIB, 25 Oct 2024: the Pandemic Fund Project is a $25 Million initiative.
What is the name of the website launched by the Railway Protection Force on 25 October 2024 to honour its martyrs?
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Correct answer: D — Digital Memorial of Valour
PIB, 26 Oct 2024: 'Digital Memorial of Valour' is a website to honour the sacrifices of RPF's courageous personnel, launched on 25 October 2024 in New Delhi.
'Weather Forecasting at the Gram Panchayat Level', launched on 24 October 2024, was developed jointly by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and:
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Correct answer: A — India Meteorological Department
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the initiative was developed in collaboration between the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Under Gram Panchayat-level weather forecasting (launched 24 October 2024), what kind of forecasts are available to over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats?
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Correct answer: D — Five-day forecasts and hourly updates
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: local weather forecasts now accessible to over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats on 5-day and hourly basis.
On what topic did Rajnath Singh deliver the keynote address at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue on 24 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — India's Vision for Development & Security
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: sharing his insights on the topic 'India's Vision for Development & Security', Raksha Mantri said development and security are deeply interconnected.
Consider the following statements made by Rajnath Singh at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue (24 October 2024): 1. The broad India-China consensus to resolve differences in certain areas along the LAC is proof that continuous dialogue brings solutions. 2. 'Aatmanirbharta' means India will work in isolation from other nations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: he said the broad consensus achieved by India and China in certain areas along the LAC is proof that continuous dialogue brings solutions (1 is correct), and that 'Aatmanirbharta' does not mean working in isolation (2 is wrong).
On 23 October 2024, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a consultation with athletes and coaches on which draft legislation?
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Correct answer: A — Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: Dr Mandaviya chaired a stakeholders' consultation meeting to discuss the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024 in New Delhi.
About how many sportspersons and coaches attended the 23 October 2024 consultation on the Draft National Sports Governance Bill in person?
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Correct answer: B — About 40
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: approximately 40 sportspersons and coaches attended the meeting in person.
At what MRP is chana dal sold under Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II, launched in Delhi-NCR on 23 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹70 per kg
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: chana dal at MRP Rs.70 per kg and chana whole at Rs.58 per kg.
How much chana from the price stabilisation buffer is being converted for retail under Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II (23 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — 3 lakh tonnes
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: in Phase-II, 3 lakh tons of chana stock from the price stabilisation buffer is being converted to chana dal and chana whole.
Under the Bharat brand (PIB, 23 October 2024), at what price per kg is Bharat Moong Dal retailed?
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Correct answer: A — ₹107
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: Bharat Moong Dal is retailed at Rs.107 per kg, Bharat Moong Sabut at Rs.93 per kg and Bharat Masur Dal at Rs.89 per kg.
Which State won the first prize in the best State category of the 5th National Water Awards, 2023, conferred on 22 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Odisha
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: Odisha won the first prize in the best State category; Uttar Pradesh was second; Gujarat and Puducherry were jointly third.
In the best State category of the 5th National Water Awards, 2023, which two jointly took the third position?
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Correct answer: C — Gujarat and Puducherry
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: Gujarat and Puducherry won the third position jointly in the best State category.
How many winners, including joint winners, were awarded at the 5th National Water Awards, 2023, and across how many categories?
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Correct answer: B — 38 winners, 9 categories
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: 38 winners, including joint winners, across 09 categories were awarded.
Which edition of the India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue was co-chaired by Rajnath Singh and Dr Ng Eng Hen in New Delhi on 22 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sixth
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: the two ministers co-chaired the sixth India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi.
According to the PIB release on the India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue (22 October 2024), 2025 marks how many years of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore?
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Correct answer: B — 60 years
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: 'As 2025 marks 60 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore...'
Rajnath Singh thanked Singapore (22 October 2024) for its support as India's country coordinator in which grouping from 2021 to 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus
PIB, 22 Oct 2024: Rajnath Singh thanked Dr Ng Eng Hen for Singapore's support as country coordinator for India in ADMM-Plus from 2021 to 2024.
Under the NFRA-IICA MoU signed on 22 October 2024, what is planned for the first batch of professionals?
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Correct answer: B — A four-month course starting in the last week of December 2024
PIB (released 23 Oct 2024): 'A four-month course to commence from last week of December 2024 for the 1st batch under this MoU.'
Consider the following statements about the NFRA-IICA MoU: 1. It was signed on 22 October 2024 in Delhi. 2. It targets capacity building for early and mid-career auditing and accounting professionals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per PIB: the MoU was signed on 22 October 2024 in Delhi, and its key deliverable is capacity-building programmes for early and mid-career auditing and accounting professionals.
Police Commemoration Day is observed on 21 October because on that day in 1959:
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Correct answer: D — 10 CRPF soldiers sacrificed their lives while fighting the Chinese army
PIB, 21 Oct 2024 (Amit Shah): 'On this day in 1959, 10 CRPF soldiers sacrificed their lives while fighting the Chinese army, that is why this day is celebrated as Police Memorial Day.'
Where did Union Home Minister Amit Shah pay homage to police martyrs on Police Commemoration Day, 21 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — National Police Memorial, New Delhi
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: Amit Shah paid homage to the martyrs on Police Commemoration Day at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi.
From when did Stage-II of GRAP come into force across NCR, as per the CAQM decision of 21 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 08:00 hrs on 22 October 2024
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the CAQM sub-committee invoked Stage-II of GRAP across NCR from 0800 hrs on 22.10.2024.
What daily average AQI did Delhi record (CPCB bulletin) when GRAP Stage-II was invoked on 21 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 310
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: Delhi recorded a daily average AQI of 310, i.e. 'Very Poor' category, as per the CPCB bulletin.
The first priority section of India's first RRTS (Namo Bharat), inaugurated on 20 October 2023, ran between:
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Correct answer: B — Sahibabad and Duhai Depot
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the first 17-km priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot was inaugurated by the PM on 20 October 2023.
Which organisation celebrated 'Namo Bharat Diwas' on 21 October 2024 to mark one year of Namo Bharat train operations?
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Correct answer: D — National Capital Region Transport Corporation
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) organised the event marking the first anniversary.
'eShram - One Stop Solution', launched in New Delhi on 21 October 2024, is meant for:
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Correct answer: C — Unorganised workers registered on eShram, for access to social security schemes
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: eShram - One Stop Solution will provide seamless access of different social security schemes to the unorganised workers registered on eShram.
At WTSA-2024, India's leadership positions in ITU-T increased from 7 (WTSA-2022) to:
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Correct answer: B — 11
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: India increased its leadership positions in ITU-T from 7 in WTSA-2022 to 11 in WTSA-2024.
Consider the following statements about India at WTSA-2024 (PIB, 19 October 2024): 1. India secured the Chair position in all 10 ITU-T Study Groups. 2. India secured Vice-Chair positions in 9 Study Groups and the SCV Committee. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: India retained the Chair in one group. Statement 2 is correct: it secured Vice-Chair positions in all other 9 Study Groups and the SCV Committee.
WTSA-2024, hosted by India, was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during:
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Correct answer: D — 15-24 October 2024
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: WTSA-2024 at Bharat Mandapam was inaugurated by the PM on 15 October and will continue till 24 October 2024.
Where did PM Modi launch 'Karmayogi Saptah' on 19 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: the PM launched 'Karmayogi Saptah' - National Learning Week at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.
'Karmayogi Saptah', launched by the PM on 19 October 2024, is also called:
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Correct answer: A — National Learning Week
PIB, 19 Oct 2024: 'Karmayogi Saptah' - National Learning Week.
Which Foundation Day did the NHRC celebrate on 18 October 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan?
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Correct answer: C — 31st
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: NHRC organised a function and national conference on the rights of older persons to celebrate its 31st Foundation Day.
On which date was the National Human Rights Commission set up?
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Correct answer: B — 12 October 1993
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: 'The Commission was set up on 12th October in 1993.'
Who was the NHRC Acting Chairperson at the Commission's Foundation Day function on 18 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Vijaya Bharathi Sayani
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: NHRC Acting Chairperson, Smt Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, addressed the function.
Which hydroelectric project was specifically discussed when Bhutan's Energy Minister met Manohar Lal in New Delhi on 18 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Puna-1 Hydroelectric Power Project
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: both sides discussed enhancing collaboration to further boost energy production from the Puna-1 HEP project.
Who is Bhutan's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources who met Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on 18 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Lyonpo Gem Tshering
PIB, 18 Oct 2024: Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Bhutan, H.E. Lyonpo Gem Tshering, met Manohar Lal in New Delhi.